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Group Executive Team

Group Chief Executive Officer

Ian A Gillespie

BA, Dip Laws (BAB), FCEOI, FAICD, FAIM

Mr Ian Gillespie is Group Chief Executive Officer of the RACQ (The Royal Automobile Club of Queensland Limited) which celebrated its centenary in 2005 and covers approximately 1.6 million members. Ian is a Director of RACQ Insurance Ltd, a personal lines insurer that provides home/vehicle coverage to over one million policy holders. He is a Director of the Australian Automobile Association (AAA), Australian Motoring Services Pty Ltd (AMS) and the RACQ Foundation, as well as several subsidiary companies associated with the RACQ and AMS. He is also a Director of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM), the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport Limited (CAMS) and a member of the Global Mobility Alliance (GMA) Board. Prior to joining RACQ, Ian spent 30 years working in a broad range of industries in Australia and internationally at CEO and senior executive level, most recently in the defence technology sector. His career includes roles in corporate law, HR, business management and private equity investment. Ian’s qualifications are BA; DipLaws(BAB); FAIM; FAICD; CCEO. Ian received the 2008 AIM Professional Manager of the Year Award for Queensland.

RACQ Group Senior Executive Team

Greg Booker

MMgt, MBA, GAICD

Chief Information Officer

Greg has over 30 years in the technology industry in a career that has spanned the globe and encompassed working as a Supplier and a Customer. A financial services specialist he has implemented core system replacements in Asia, the UK, and the United States and has worked on 13 different Financial Services M&A activities. From an early career in Australian Financial services Greg joined IBM and spent a number of years travelling the world as a Financial Services specialist with his highlight being the lead architect in the growth of a fledgling Minnesota based First Bank systems into the 5th largest bank in the United States, US Bancorp. Since 2000 Greg has worked largely within Australia filling General management and CIO roles at St George Bank, ING Australia, ANZ Bank, and now most recently at RACQ. Greg has a Masters of Management, an MBA, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Brad Bowes

PhD FGIA FCIS MAICD

Group Company Secretary

Brad is company secretary for all the legal entities within the RACQ Group and heads the Group Secretariat with responsibility for group-wide corporate governance matters, including managing all matters associated with the efficient operation of the various boards and committees and each annual general meeting. He was previously Company Secretary and Executive Manager Governance for RACQ Insurance Limited. Brad is a chartered company secretary with 25 years experience in senior management and similar governance roles in both private enterprise and the public sector across a range of industries.

Darryn Hammond

B.Sci (Hons), LLB, G.Dip Corp Gov, MQLS, FGIA, FCIS

Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel

Darryn is responsible for the legal, risk management, compliance, workplace health and safety, and internal audit areas of the Group. He is a practising solicitor and chartered company secretary who joined RACQ in 2009, with significant corporate and commercial experience. Prior to his appointment he worked with a national law firm and has held senior roles both locally and overseas.

Michael Lonergan

BBus, FCPA, Grad Dip App Fin

Group Chief Financial Officer

As Group Chief Financial Officer, Michael is responsible for managing RACQ’s overall financial position and reporting on financial performance across the Group. This includes management, financial and regulatory reporting, budget and financial forecasts and taxation compliance. Michael oversees the management of the Group’s investment portfolios and is responsible for the management of Group property activities. Michael joined the RACQ Group in 2002 as Financial Controller for RACQ Insurance before being appointed to Chief Financial Officer – RACQ Insurance in August 2007. Prior to joining RACQ Insurance, Michael held accounting and financial management roles across a number of industries including sports management and construction.

Mark Mugnaioni

Mark leads RACQ’s Strategy function, and has the primary responsibility for setting the Group’s strategic vision and direction. This includes leading the Group’s strategic planning and development processes, to ensure that RACQ’s long term corporate vision is realised, executing plans across the Group, prioritising areas of strategic focus and activity, and monitoring the Group’s execution against these plans. Mark also has responsibility for RACQ’s merger and acquisition activities.
Prior to joining RACQ Mark practiced as a corporate solicitor at one of Australia’s leading law firms, and has held a range of legal and executive positions both within Australia and overseas. Mark currently sits on the boards of a number of industry and NFP organisations, and is a fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

John Myler

B.Com & Marketing, Grad. Dip. Insurance, Fellow ANZIIF

Chief Executive Officer Insurance

With over 20 years of experience in the Insurance industry, John heads up the Insurance business line and is primarily responsible for overseeing the Insurance business performance including financial results, member outcomes and regulatory obligations. Prior to joining RACQ, John held numerous executive roles at Allianz, Customer Essential and Royal & Sun Alliance.

Heidi Suominen

B.Bus (HR Mgt), Grad Dip Training and Development, GIACD

Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer, Heidi oversees the strategic human resource direction across the RACQ Group. With a HR career spanning more than 25 years and multiple industry sectors, Heidi is experienced in aligning people practices to organisational culture values and business strategy. Heidi’s areas of responsibilities include organisational development, learning and development, human resources, compensation and benefits, and industrial relations. Heidi is an internationally-experienced and industry-recognised human resources and corporate shared services executive with a track record in business transformation and people performance.

Steve Targett

MAIEx, MAICD, NFA Series 3

Chief Executive Officer Banking

Steve Targett is an experienced Financial Services Executive and Director who is currently CEO of RACQ Bank. In an executive capacity, Steve has previously held large global roles reporting directly to the CEO’s of National Australia Bank, Lloyds TSB and ANZ Bank. His Director experience includes Lloyds TSB, Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank, Northern Bank, National Irish Bank, National Bank of New Zealand, and the New York based International Swaps and Derivatives Association and more recently P&Cs Queensland and Cuscal. Steve was previously Chair of Australian Financial Markets Association for a 3 year period and is currently a Director of TAS Managed Services.

Glenn Toms

BBus, G.Dip Fin & Inv, FFin, FAIM, GAICD

Chief Executive Officer Assistance

Glenn is responsible for the broader Assistance and Lifestyle businesses at RACQ. He leads a large team across these disciplines providing members with a diverse range of core products including roadside assistance, home assistance, motoring, travel agency, lifestyle, recovery and incident management businesses. He is responsible for the 24/7 operations of RACQ and a range of commercial motoring businesses. This is achieved through an extensive network of staff, contractors, call centres and physical infrastructure across the state providing all in-field services to members and a range of commercial clients. He has 30 years extensive commercial experience in assistance, operations and logistics. He is Chairman of RACQ Autoglass Pty Ltd, a Director of Australian Club Consortium Pty Ltd, ACC CAD Pty Ltd and Club Assist Corporation Pty Ltd. Glenn is also Chairman of the Corporate Advisory Board for the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.

Paul Turner

GAICD

Chief Communications Officer

Paul is responsible for ensuring the interests of 1.6 million Queensland motorists and their families are promoted and protected through constructive engagement and effective communication with governments, industry, media, other road user groups, and the wider community. This includes responsibility for The Road Ahead magazine, media and government relations, public and safety policy and community sponsorship and education. Paul has a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years in private organisations and government and is a Director Life Flight Queensland.

Chris Walsh

B.Com (Acc.), GAICD

Chief Sales and Marketing Officer

Chris heads up the Sales and Marketing group function overseeing the planning, development and execution of RACQ’s marketing strategy, providing group wide analytics and actuarial services and providing sales and distribution services to the business while delivering a differentiated personal service to members through the Queensland based call centres and the branch network throughout the State.